Practical Film Directing: Shoot A Scene Workshop January 24, 2010

BRIGHTON FILM WORKSHOPS presents this practical workshop on DIRECTING SHOTS and SHOOTING SCENES. Max 8 places available.

Everyone will direct their own scene from a Hollywood movie using professional film equipment and real working film actors!

This workshop teaches the essentials of film directing including: the grammar of film, a tool-kit of shots, preparing storyboards & shot-lists, crossing the line and directing actors on-set.

Not only that, but you will also gain invaluable experience taking turns as assistant director, camera operator, camera assistant, boom op, art director, spark and runner on other people’s scenes!

The workshop is run by the director of a low-budget feature film recently released by a Hollywood Studio.

Held in a professional film studio in central Brighton.

DVD of rushes and filmed scenes provided after the workshop. Plus full set of handouts.

Sunday 24th January (10am – 5pm)

Brighton Media Centre Film Studio, 15-17 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL.

Cost £100 (or £90 for students or members of recognised organisations).

For more info please email [email protected]

Schedule
Morning Session: 10am-12:30pm

Practical exercises and discussions on:
Introduction to Directing
Discussion of the director’s role
Choosing the right shot
Grammar of film: shot sizes, lenses, f-stops, depth of field
How to create cinematic images
Crossing the line
Shooting coverage
Shot lists, storyboards, Pre-Visualisations
Getting the best from your crew
Perfecting your own directing style
Directing actors on-set
Afternoon Session: 1-5pm

Practical on-set directing with professional actors
Everyone directs their scene from a Hollywood movie!
DVD provided of all rushes and all scenes after the workshop

Official Website: http://www.brightonfilmworkshops.co.uk